Keys to College Studying: Becoming a Lifelong Learner - Softcover

For Study Skills and College Preparation courses. This new text, for 21st century students, presents a comprehensive treatment of study skills. This text has an innovative focus on lifelong learning and on how these skills will serve students in their careers. Keys to College Studying emphasizes personal learning styles and critical thinking. This coverage is unique to the study skills market. Students and Faculty alike are encouraged to visit the central website for all Keys franchise materials, www.carterkeys.com, where you can correspond with the author team, view their speaking calendar, benefit from current articles, and more!

This text offers a contemporary, refreshing approach to traditional coverage of study skills. Concepts and strategies are presented in a context that helps you understand the broader, real-world applications for well-developed study skills. The premise of this book is that strong academic skills form the foundation necessary for your success in our competitive, global economy.

"This book offers knowledge and skills that build self-management, a positive work ethic, and leadership qualities: "

• Identifying and using your preferred learning styles
• Goal setting
• Time management
• Flexibility in the face of change
• Ways to reduce stress
• Strategic thinking

"You will develop skills that help you fulfill your goals in school and, ultimately, in your career: "

• Reading speed and comprehension
• Internet research skills
• Vocabulary skills
• Writing skills
• Math, science, and technology skills

"Unique features that underscore relevancy: "

• Vocabulary exercises featuring words from current media excerpts
• Chapter summaries in a map format to stimulate visual learning
• A text-wide focus on how your study skills will help you on the job

"Keys to College Studying" has its own companion website designed to help students review the text material and hone their computer skills. This site (accessed through www.prenhall.com/carter) resides within the Prentice Hall supersite (www.prenhall.com/success) for student success and career development. The supersite houses a wide array of resources for students seeking academic and career success.